Decatur

An employer in Illinois just informed the state that 86 workers would be let go imminently.

Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help in a more than 2-year-old homicide investigation.

It was 51 Aprils ago when the worst tornado outbreak in United States history began when storms began to impact Illinois. 30 EF-4 and EF-5 twisters would eventually kill 335.

There are very few places where you're practically guaranteed to have a paranormal experience, but this is one of them. One of America's most terrifying places is a historic theater in Illinois.

There's an updated ranking that has suddenly downgraded 12 Illinois hospitals and 1 got a big fat F for patient safety.

Big Lots continues to add to the list of stores they will close forever including 2 in Missouri and 2 more in Illinois.

4 Illinois places called out as being a bad idea for the next 5 years?

I will admit this is a very odd topic to bring up right after a massive heat wave, but it's not my fault. Blame Farmer's Almanac who claims they can predict the first Fall frost for every place in Illinois. I'm limiting them to just 20 major places.

It should not be surprising to know that I was given one 'D' grade when I was in high school. I blame physics since I don't understand them. But, that's one reason why I feel qualified to be the messenger about a newly updating ranking of Illinois hospitals that now shows 15 have the lowest 'D' rating.

The downtown area of cities used to be the fastest-growing places. Not so much anymore. That's definitely true of 3 Illinois downtown areas that were just ranked among the fastest shrinking places in America.